[They're both right, but Shikamaru's mention of that... of the kill order. That makes him wonder. That makes him question things. Because, he's not an informant is he? A shinobi. Ninja. In other words, a hitman. But he was willing to put his trust in that, so what does it matter? He doesn't waver, just keeps staring straight at them now.

He still can't share about Mikado, not yet]

If they do nothing, I'll be corrected, we'll just... have someone to rely on if another situation arises. I don't know what I can do against some enemy ninja, Shikamaru, but I'm willing to... try. [A hint of fear comes out of "try," but his facial expression doesn't change much] But if Dollars complicates things, if they start slashing people, or causing problems, or anything like that... ah.

I'll kill them.

[Flatly. Saki's gone. He'll do it.

...Kill Mikado? His expression clouds a bit in the second after he resolutely says those words. It's the first time they show some doubt since he started the contents of this comment. It's subtle, but it's there for Shikamaru at least to pick up. No. Don't think. Don't think. Be ready]

So. That's what it is. It probably won't come to that, I hope it won't... but can we be comrades?